Fuel pump problems
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From: Jackassville
Fuel pump problems
im in the process of installing a new fuel pump, but first i need to take the canister of it to put the fuel filter in. ive tried everything i can think of to take it off, ive tried channel locks, strap wrench, bare hands, everything and i cant take the darn thing off. anybody have any suggestion? id like to get it in soon its holding up my project.
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From: western ky
i know what u mean. the good news is the new (or rebuilt) pump should have a filter in it already. mine was a remanufactured one from autozone. the kid behind the counter said it had one in it so i made them get it open so i could check and it did. i had to turn the pump and he turned the can. takes elbow grease i reckon.
Last edited by justdan; Feb 23, 2004 at 09:33 PM.
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From: sandpoint idaho.
yes the new pump already has one in it. i have found that sometimes you need to buy a new canister and just ram a screwdriver thru the old one. i have had to do that twice. i no longer put my canister on any tighter then just after it stops leaking.
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From: North Carolina
I am with bob on this one. replace the pump with a carter pump (thats what I run) or if you want to stay stock, just use a later model pump 1975 or later. then put an in line filter in. I use two, one between the fuel tank and the pump then one between the pump and carb. hope this helps.
